Powderpuff .45ACP target loads
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pinkymingeo
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Amen on the 3.4-3.5 of BE. A lot of guys, me included, use 5.3 of W231. Soft recoil and accurate.
benedict1
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5.2-5.4 gr. Win 231 will work nicely. Or go with the Unique above.
Jim Watson
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5.2+ gr W231 is not really a powderpuff load, try 4.6. Use more if that does not function the gun.
CMcDermott
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The "powder puff" target loads for 45 ACP usually are for light recoil springs - like a 10 or 12 pound progressive spring instead of a standard 16 pound spring. Be careful not to load too many before you can shoot a few and check if the load will function in your gun.
Jim Watson
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Hmm, I overlooked the revolver part.
For that application NVMM is right; any powder I have tried in light loads other than Clays will leave unburnt granules to get under the star and bind up a revolver.
For that application NVMM is right; any powder I have tried in light loads other than Clays will leave unburnt granules to get under the star and bind up a revolver.
Clark
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Push a 45 cal lead ball down into the case to touch the primer.
No powder.
Goes through 3 layers of cardboard, and makes noise with a handgun length barrel.
No powder.
Goes through 3 layers of cardboard, and makes noise with a handgun length barrel.
I like 4.2 grains of WIN WST with a 200 grain HC lead bullet
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4.4 grains of WIN 231 with the same bullet. I prefer the RNFP .452 diameter Laser cast or Meister cast.
They work reliably in all my HK USP's including my Elite and my Tanfoglio Witness compact. They have worked in everyone's guns that have tried them and are very accurate.
here's a photo of what that recipe does for me:
These targets were shot at 25 Yards, outdoor range. Bullets were either 200 grain RNFP (LC) or 200 grain SWC (MC) with 4.2 WIN WST and 4.4 WIN 231 respectively. Yes, I wasn't having a good day, I'm usually a little more consistant. I hadn't been shooting in about 2 weeks, so I was out of shape a little
Anyway, these are true 'powder puff' loads, even my 90 lb wife loves to shoot them. Plus the brass falls on the ground right at my feet. Just barely enough 'oomph' to cycle the slide. Origional factory springs in all my guns too. I bet I could download it a little more with lighter springs.
Another nice thing is that the case is barely expanded. In fact, it takes almost no pressure to resize the cases. I've got some brass that I've reloaded more than 30x times, and while the headstamp disappeared long ago, they are still useable.
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4.4 grains of WIN 231 with the same bullet. I prefer the RNFP .452 diameter Laser cast or Meister cast.
They work reliably in all my HK USP's including my Elite and my Tanfoglio Witness compact. They have worked in everyone's guns that have tried them and are very accurate.
here's a photo of what that recipe does for me:
These targets were shot at 25 Yards, outdoor range. Bullets were either 200 grain RNFP (LC) or 200 grain SWC (MC) with 4.2 WIN WST and 4.4 WIN 231 respectively. Yes, I wasn't having a good day, I'm usually a little more consistant. I hadn't been shooting in about 2 weeks, so I was out of shape a little
Anyway, these are true 'powder puff' loads, even my 90 lb wife loves to shoot them. Plus the brass falls on the ground right at my feet. Just barely enough 'oomph' to cycle the slide. Origional factory springs in all my guns too. I bet I could download it a little more with lighter springs.
Another nice thing is that the case is barely expanded. In fact, it takes almost no pressure to resize the cases. I've got some brass that I've reloaded more than 30x times, and while the headstamp disappeared long ago, they are still useable.
benedict1
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Using A Rest For These Targets?
Off hand. I do a lot of bullseye shooting, its kinda 'my thing.'
When I use a rest (my buddy a retired Command Sergeant Major, Army Marksmanship Unit, has a ransom rest) I can get one hole, about 3/4" in diameter. The USP ELITE is really a fantastically accurate piece out of the box with factory ammo; with a good handload it can be one of the most accurate out there.
When I use a rest (my buddy a retired Command Sergeant Major, Army Marksmanship Unit, has a ransom rest) I can get one hole, about 3/4" in diameter. The USP ELITE is really a fantastically accurate piece out of the box with factory ammo; with a good handload it can be one of the most accurate out there.
Master Blaster
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4.0 grains of Bullseye, 4.0 grains of W231, 4.5 loads of Unique, or universal clays (not Clays). 4.0 grains of titegroup. 4.0 grains of Solo 1000 these are all bullseye pistol loads, used by me, and by other bullseye competitors at my pistol club, with a 200 LSWC bullet, they also work with a 230 LRN. Solo 1000 is the favorit there right now with the 200LSWC.
My favorite now is 4.5 grains of Trailboss with a 230 LRN, or 5.0 grains of Trailboss with a 200 LSWC. Accurate soft shooting and VERY VERY clean, no leading and NO smoke.
My favorite now is 4.5 grains of Trailboss with a 230 LRN, or 5.0 grains of Trailboss with a 200 LSWC. Accurate soft shooting and VERY VERY clean, no leading and NO smoke.
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